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Foreign nationals who have graduated from high school, or are in their final year, can apply as international students under the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) rules.
Partner university · Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul Bilgi University
Founded in 1996 and among the earliest Turkish private universities, with campuses including SantralIstanbul, built on the site of the Ottoman Empire's first…
Founded 1996Private university
20,000Students
About the university
Why students choose Istanbul Bilgi University
Founded in 1996 and among the earliest Turkish private universities, with campuses including SantralIstanbul, built on the site of the Ottoman Empire's first urban power plant. Strong in law, social sciences, communication and the arts.
We apply here for direct entry. Entry requirements vary by programme, so the first step is a review of your transcripts and English score against the specific course you want.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entry
Photos: Istanbul Bilgi University, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
SAT
SAT results are accepted with a minimum of 1000 points.
Other international exams
Other accepted results include ACT 18, IB 28 points, two GCE A-Level subjects at grade D or above, and Abitur 3.
High school diploma
For the countries listed in the university's table, a high school diploma with at least 50% is the minimum, alongside any national exam score required for that country.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked October 2026.
Programmes
Popular courses at Istanbul Bilgi University
Business Administration
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International Trade and Business
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Management Information Systems
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MSc in Computer Engineering
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M.Arch in Architectural Design
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to Istanbul Bilgi University, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether Istanbul Bilgi University is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
We match you to the right course and intake.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at Istanbul Bilgi University: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppIs there a foundation route into Istanbul Bilgi University?
GESCO applies to Istanbul Bilgi University by direct entry. Ask us about alternatives if your grades are not there yet.
Where is Istanbul Bilgi University?
Istanbul Bilgi University is in Istanbul, Turkey. It was founded in 1996.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to Istanbul Bilgi University?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to Istanbul Bilgi University directly. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
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- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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